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17 Key Figures Who Shaped the American Revolution

These famous figures played pivotal roles in winning the Revolutionary War and founding the United States.

By Catherine Caruso

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By Madison McGee

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What Were the Founding Fathers Really Like?

By Sara Kettler, Catherine Caruso

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Paul Revere

By Biography.com Editors, Catherine Caruso

Red Cloud and Wife

13 Influential Native American Leaders

By Catherine Caruso, Tim Ott

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Dua Lipa

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All About Karmelo Anthony’s Case and Murder Trial

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Michael Jackson

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True Crime

The trial of Lindsay Clancy, suspect in the Duxbury child murders, begins July 20

Who Is Lindsay Clancy? All About the Duxbury Mother Accused of Killing Her 3 Children

Clancy’s trial is slated to begin on July 20.

By Tyler Piccotti

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Inside Michelle McNamara's Obsessive Hunt for the Golden State Killer

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Reagan Simmons-Hancock from ‘Maternal Instinct’

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NFL Player Darron Lee Charged with Murder

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Where Is Gypsy-Rose Blanchard Now? Inside Her Life After Prison

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Where Is Taylor Parker’s Ex Wade Griffin Today?

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Where Is Convicted Killer Taylor Parker Now?

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The Story of Gypsy-Rose Blanchard and Her Mother

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All About Anna Kepner’s Stepbrother Timothy Hudson

People You Should Know

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How These Famous Arab Americans Made History

Salma Hayek, Rashida Tlaib, and Rami Malek are just a few notable Arab American trailblazers who have made their mark on society and culture.

By Catherine Caruso

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40 Famous Inventors Who Changed History

By Jamie Ballard

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15 Famous Veterans Who Served in the U.S. Military

By Catherine Caruso, Rachel Chang

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10 Comedians Who Never Made the ‘SNL’ Cast

By Tyler Piccotti, Rachel Chang

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51 Inspiring Famous Women in History

By Janaya Wecker, Catherine Caruso

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Athletes

Fabian Balogun plays for U.S. soccer team FIFA World Cup 2026

All About U.S. Men’s Soccer Star Folarin Balogun

soccer star Lionel Messi will play for Argentina at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Lionel Messi

Ferrari F1 driver Lewis Hamilton is featured in Netflix's 'Drive to Survive'

Lewis Hamilton

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Cristiano Ronaldo

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Musicians

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Jelly Roll

Oliver Tree performs during the Exit Festival 2024 at Petrovaradin Fortress on July 11, 2024 in Novi Sad, Serbia.

Oliver Tree Killed in Helicopter Crash

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Morgan Wallen

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Michael Jackson walks into the Santa Maria Superior Court on the fifth day of his child molestation trial March 7, 2005 in Santa Maria, California.

Inside Michael Jackson’s 2005 Criminal Trial

Culture

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The True Story of Paul Revere’s Ride

By Michael Natale, Tyler Piccotti

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Who Designed the American Flag?

By Tyler Piccotti

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15 Trailblazers to Honor for AAPI Heritage Month

By Catherine Caruso, Ale Russian

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Plane Flown by 'Ace of Aces' Pilot Finally Found

By Michael Natale

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Scientists

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J Allen Hynek: The Man Who Made Us Watch the Skies

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dr. lise meitner

8 Female Scientists Whose Discoveries Were Credited to Men

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Marie Curie

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Mae Jemison

Political Figures

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Harvey Milk

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Barney Frank attends Tribeca Talks: After the Movie: "Compared To What: The Improbable Journey Of Barney Frank" during the 2014 Tribeca Film Festival

Barney Frank

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George Washington

Shirley Chisholm speaks at a podium at the Democratic National Convention, Miami Beach, Florida, July 1972.

10 Shirley Chisholm Quotes That Show Her Determination and Fortitude

Activists

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How Gilbert Baker Created the Rainbow Pride Flag

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Marsha P. Johnson

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14 LGBTQ Rights Activists You Should Know

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Sylvia Rivera

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